The latest cost of living figures for September 15 show retiree costs jumped as electricity and insurance prices rose. Almost half of Australians in shared rental housing are at least 40 years old. Worldwide fuel price surges triggered protests in several countries. In Syria, cost increases prompted the biggest protests since Assad fell.

Australia faces economic strain as global trade rules collapse, according to Nine.com.au. A Guardian report stated the Iran war cost the United States $38 billion and depleted its missile stockpile.